Waqf Act

Lok Sabha Set for Key Bill Presentation Today, Details Inside

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Parliament’s Winter Session: Key Spotlight on Waqf

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, which will amend the law governing Waqf boards, is likely to be introduced in the Parliament today. The bill aims to rename the Waqf Act, 1995, as the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995. It also seeks to omit Section 40 of the current law relating to the … Read more

Centre To Amend Waqf Act: Key Points To Know

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Parliament’s Winter Session: Key Spotlight on Waqf

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government is set to overhaul the Waqf Act to restrict the “unfettering” powers of the Waqf Board – – the country’s third largest landowner after the Indian Railways and armed forces. The bill to amend the 1995 Waqf Act is likely to be introduced to enhance accountability and transparency in the functioning … Read more